The Boston Bruins had a relatively quiet trade deadline day on Friday, sparking rumors that goaltender Linus Ullmark may have played a significant role in that.
Speculation suggests that Ullmark exercised his right to block a trade, utilizing his 16-team no-trade list. This decision potentially hindered the Bruins ability to make moves and could have caused other planned trades involving Ullmark to fall through.
Ullmark Breaks Silence On Reports That He Rejected A Trade
When directly questioned about these rumors on Saturday, Ullmark didn't provide a clear answer but emphasized his contentment with being part of the team.
Linus Ullmark would not confirm or deny he nixed trade: «I'm just very happy to be here. This is the team I want to be on.»
Ullmark also expressed gratitude for the support he received from his teammates during what must have been a challenging period for him. He singled out goaltending partner Jeremy Swayman for his kindness.
Ullmark: «I got emotional when Swayman said all these nice things to me at the end of the game today. It's tough to talk about, but I'm so gosh darn happy.»
Considering the emotional impact on Ullmark, it raises questions about how this situation might influence his relationship with the team moving forward.
